Can‑aponte, Municipality of San Jose de Buan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jose de Buan |
| Postal code | 6723 |
| Population (2020) | 532 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.0508, 124.9951 (12° 3' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 124.5 meters (408.5 feet) |
Can‑aponte is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose de Buan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 532. This represented 6.85% of the total population of San Jose de Buan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Can-aponte in the 2015 Census was 611 broken down into 125 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 35 | 4.80 | |
| 244 | 50 | 4.88 | |
| 542 | 114 | 4.75 | |
| 497 | 93 | 5.34 | |
| 556 | 94 | 5.91 | |
| 611 | 125 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Can-aponte are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 74 | 12.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 14.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 14.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 68 | 11.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 9.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 8.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 4.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 3.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 3.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 1.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.65% |
| Total | 611 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Can-aponte grew from 168 in 1990 to 532 in 2020, an increase of 364 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.87%, or a decrease of 79 people, from the previous population of 611 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | – | |
| 244 | 7.24% | |
| 542 | 18.66% | |
| 497 | -1.19% | |
| 556 | 4.17% | |
| 611 | 1.81% | |
| 532 | -2.87% |
Location
Can‑aponte is situated at approximately 12.0508, 124.9951, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 124.5 meters or 408.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Can‑aponte shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.